Assisi, situated in the Abruzzo region on the offshoots of the Subasio range, is a lovely medieval town with beautiful architecture, which, for the number of its monuments, is considered one of the most artistically rich destinations in Italy. The churches, palaces, castles and ruins are the heritage of an eventful past. The town’s main square has the perfectly preserved Roman Temple of Minerva, however the focus point of Assisi is the St. Francis Basilica. Assisi was St. Francis’ birthplace and masses of peregrines come every year to visit the town in his honour. Assisi has a mystical atmosphere that mixed with the medieval charms of the narrow cobblestone streets make it a fascinating holiday destination. As well as the art monuments and churches, Assisi has a lot of traditional festivals such as the medieval celebrations at the beginning of May. The Easter celebrations are very touching and picturesque, as well as the Ascension and the celebrations in honour of St. Francis, Patron Saint of Italy. The city is surrounded by a beautiful countryside of rolling hills covered with olive groves and vineyards producing very good olive oil and wines.
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